MACBA Guide: Tickets, Hours & Free-Entry Time Slots
Representative image of a modernist contemporary-art museum facade — not necessarily a photograph of the actual MACBA building.
1.5 - 2 h
Contemporary Art Museum
Designed by Richard Meier, opened 1995
Plaça dels Àngels, 1, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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€15.00
€12.00
Mon/Wed-Fri: 11:00-19:30 (winter) or 11:00-20:00 (summer). Sat: 10:00-20:00. Sun: 10:00-15:00. Closed every Tuesday.
No reservation required for individual visitors.
| Winter, Mon/Wed-Fri | MACBA | 11:00 - 19:30 |
| Summer, Mon/Wed-Fri | MACBA | 11:00 - 20:00 |
| Year-round, Sat | MACBA | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Year-round, Sun | MACBA | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Closed On: Tuesdays.
Free entry during 'MACBA Evenings' (Thu-Sat 6-8pm) and the first Sunday of the month (all hours); also free for under-16s, Barcelona pink-card (Targeta Rosa) holders, visitors with disabilities plus companion, teachers, and MACBA Friends. Accepted as part of Articket BCN (€38, 6 museums).
| Ticket Type | Price | What It Covers | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admission (reception) | €15.00 | MACBA only | Not required |
| General admission (online) | €13.50 | MACBA only | Online |
| Reduced admission | €12.00 | MACBA only | Not required |
| MACBA Evenings (Thu-Sat 18:00-20:00) | Free | MACBA only | Not required |
| First Sunday of the month | Free | MACBA only | Not required |
| Articket BCN combo | €38.00 | MACBA + 5 other Barcelona museums | Not required |
Ticket Options
€15.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
MACBA (Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona) is Barcelona's leading contemporary art museum, housed in a stark white modernist building designed by Richard Meier in the Raval neighborhood.
General admission is EUR 15.00 at the reception desk, or EUR 13.50 if purchased online in advance. A reduced rate applies for students 16-30, seniors 65+, and the unemployed. Hours run 11:00-19:30 (winter) or 11:00-20:00 (summer) Monday/Wednesday-Friday, 10:00-20:00 Saturday, and 10:00-15:00 Sunday. Closed every Tuesday.
MACBA is free during 'MACBA Evenings' (Thursday-Saturday 18:00-20:00) and on the first Sunday of the month (all day), and is also free for under-16s, disabled visitors and a companion, teachers, and MACBA Friends. It's also accepted as part of the Articket BCN combined ticket (EUR 38, covering 6 Barcelona museums).
History & Architectural Significance
MACBA opened in 1995 in a purpose-built structure by American architect Richard Meier, notable for its stark white facade and use of natural light — a deliberate contrast with the dense, historic Raval neighborhood around it.
The museum's collection focuses on Catalan and international contemporary art from the mid-20th century onward, including a significant collection tied to the Antoni Tàpies Foundation era of Catalan conceptual art.
What to See: Top Highlights
Richard Meier's Building
The stark white modernist structure is as much a highlight as the art inside.
Catalan Contemporary Art
A strong collection of Catalan conceptual and contemporary art from the mid-20th century onward.
MACBA Evenings
Free entry Thursday-Saturday 18:00-20:00 — a good option for a low-cost evening visit.
Articket BCN
MACBA is one of 6 museums covered by the EUR 38 Articket BCN combined ticket.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Barcelona PassesMACBA is included on the Turbopass City Pass and Turbopass Flexpass (selectable), the Barcelona Card and All-In Barcelona Card (unconditional free entry), and listed on Go City Barcelona's attractions index. It is not itemized against the Barcelona Card Modernista.
Barcelona City Pass
Included.
Barcelona Flex Pass
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions.
Barcelona Card
Included.
All-In Barcelona Card
Included. Inherited from the base Barcelona Card's free-entry benefits — the official site frames All-In as an upgrade ON TOP OF the standard card, not a separate replacement product. This inheritance was not independently re-confirmed item-by-item for the All-In tier specifically; treat as high-confidence but not a direct citation.
Go City Barcelona All-Inclusive Pass
Included. Listed on Go City's attractions index (medium confidence, from an index-page summary); reservation not required per that listing.
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